DESN1021
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to the integration of a variety of visual media, processes and practices into visual communication projects. It explores brief definition and development, idea generation, design prototyping and project implementation and execution. It emphasises the importance of thinking, communicating and reflecting through visual forms. It explores the application of foundational design principles and elements to visual communication print, screen, and motion graphics media and highlights the similarities and differences of designing for them.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Complete basic designs for the output requirements of print, screen and motion graphic media
2. Experiment with the interplay between content, image, type and graphic elements for different design applications
3. Create design outcomes to appropriate production and presentation standards
4. Visually communicate and reflect on the design process
Content
Topics will include:
- Brief definition and development
- Design prototyping, experimentation, and selection;
- Project execution and management;
- Processes, techniques and technologies print, screen and motion graphics
Requisite
This course replaces DESN1150. If you have successfully completed DESN1150 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
DESN1011 and DESN1031
Assessment items
Project: Multi-part practical design project 1
Project: Multi-part practical design project 2
Online Learning Activity: Online Learning Activity
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 7
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- DESN1021 - Semester 2, 2023 (Newcastle) (PDF, 186.6 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.